Direct Counsel is seeking a mid-level Employee Benefits Associate Attorney for a nationally recognized law firm, focusing on executive compensation and employee benefits in M&A transactions. The attorney will support drafting, negotiation, and deal execution for corporate transactions.
What you’ll do
Advise on executive compensation and employee benefits in corporate transactions, especially mergers and acquisitions
Support drafting, negotiation, and deal execution for transaction-related compensation and benefits matters
Collaborate with transactional teams in a fast-paced environment
What you’ll need
2–5 years of transactional legal experience
Experience with executive compensation and employee benefits matters, preferably in M&A
Familiarity with executive compensation plans and programs
Experience with employment agreements and related labor and employment matters
Excellent legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills
Admission to the New York Bar is required
Original job description
Direct Counsel is recruiting an Employee Benefits Associate Attorney for an unnamed nationally recognized law firm’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice. The associate will advise on executive compensation and employee benefits in corporate transactions, especially mergers and acquisitions, and support related drafting, negotiation, and deal…